IN-Ren

Who we are

The Integration Network Renfrewshire (IN-Ren) is a vibrant network of community groups, individuals, and organisations working together to support ethnically and culturally diverse communities, including New Scots (refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants) as well as long-settled residents from diverse backgrounds. We connect people, services, and ideas to strengthen integration and inclusion across our region. 

What We Do 

• Create spaces for collaboration between community groups, charities, and public bodies 

• Champion lived experience through co-production and community leadership 

• Facilitate training, events, and learning exchanges that promote equality and inclusion 

• Share opportunities and amplify local voices across sectors 

Our Vision 

A Renfrewshire where inclusion is built into the design and delivery of services — and where communities actively shape the future. 
Co-creation is at the heart of everything we do. 

Let’s Connect 

If you work with ethnically and culturally diverse communities, or you’re part of a group with ideas to share — we’d love to hear from you! 

Email: info@engagerenfrewshire.com 

Network relaunch 2025

Over the past few months, Integration Network Renfrewshire (IN-Ren) has been building connections and gathering energy — and it’s thanks to the voices, ideas, and commitment of our communities. Here’s what’s happening: 

 IN-Ren Days: Co-Creation at the Heart 

The first two IN-Ren Days have now taken place and were a great success. Through networking, discussion, and reflection, participants worked together to: 

• Identify key challenges faced by ethnically diverse communities, asylum seekers, and refugees in Renfrewshire. 

• Highlight gaps in services across areas such as housing, health & wellbeing, training, capacity-building, and employability & volunteering. 

• Set priorities for the network to take forward as its first actions. 

These events have laid a strong foundation for collaboration and a shared understanding of where change is most needed. Check out the short video on our Facebook capturing some of the brilliant moments and people who made the first day so special.

 Micro Grants 

The IN-Ren Micro Grant scheme has been launched to support local community-led action across Renfrewshire. The fund helps grassroots groups bring forward activities that celebrate diversity, build connections, and strengthen inclusion. 

Between October 2025 and March 2026, the grants will back projects that: 

• Promote understanding and dialogue between different cultures and communities 

• Celebrate identity and heritage through events, arts, or storytelling 

• Encourage collaboration and shared learning across generations and backgrounds 

• Highlight and amplify the voices of underrepresented communities 

These micro grants are all about enabling creative, small-scale ideas that can make a big difference in helping Renfrewshire become a more inclusive and connected place to live. 

IN-Ren Strategic Action Plan – Now Available

The IN-Ren Strategic Action Plan brings together the discussions and contributions from our initial network days (July–August 2025). Members highlighted community challenges and the network’s potential role in addressing them, and everything shared has now been consolidated into one accessible, co-created document.

The plan includes a visual illustration of the action plan and forms an initial, adaptable roadmap for the network — a starting point for a shared journey that will continue to evolve as IN-Ren grows. 

Latest News:

Let’s Connect 

We welcome anyone who shares our vision for inclusion and wants to contribute to the Integration Network Renfrewshire. Whether you’re an individual or part of a group supporting ethnically and culturally diverse communities, there are many ways to get involved.

Our members and volunteers co-create the network’s work and priorities — helping to shape activities, run events, share stories, and support communications. We’re always open to new ideas and perspectives.

If you’d like to collaborate or share your skills and experience, contact us at info@engagerenfrewshire.com